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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 237.13 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 237.13 and 60.60 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 237.13 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/237.13 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 237.13 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 14,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370.08/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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